Get money off your solar and battery installation

Just for you if you've a Santander mortgage or personal current account. You could get £500 discount when you get a solar and battery installation. Terms and conditions apply. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. See FAQ below for details.

Save over 89% on electricity bills with solar & battery power.

By continuing, you consent to Octopus Energy sharing your personal data with Santander for the purposes of reporting and fulfilling the discount on your solar installation. You can view our Privacy Policy here.

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  • Get energy independence: reduce reliance on fluctuating energy costs, with installation from £4,100. ☀️
  • Sell spare green energy back to the grid: unlock leading export rates with Intelligent Octopus Flux. ☀️
  • Award-winning service: we oversee everything from design and installation to generation and customer support. ☀️
  • Slash your carbon footprint efficiently, with our premium solar packages ☀️
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Why go for an installation with Octopus?

☀️ Get peace of mind with installation by the UK’s most awarded energy supplier.

☀️ Sell your energy back to the grid with Intelligent Octopus Flux, plus get expert energy advice.
☀️ Get access to painless aftercare, with no call out fees and a freephone helpline available 7 days a week after installation.
☀️ Our solar panels, batteries and inverters are all covered under product warranty for a minimum of 25 years.

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What to expect

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Request a tailored quote from our solar experts, including everything you need for a standard installation.

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We'll sort everything, from installation to setting you up on an export tariff.

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What's included in your fixed price?

  • The full solar package
    Your quote will be inclusive of your chosen number of solar panels and battery option, microinverters (if necessary), bird protection and all other electrical components required to complete the install. Plus scaffolding, delivery and labour costs, and our 5-star customer support from start to finish. Check out the solar packages.
  • Optional battery storage
    Take your self-sufficiency to the next level by powering your home with 100% green energy, even when the sun goes down, and keep grid energy as your backup. We'll build you a quote with a choice of options, so you can make a decision based on your budget and requirements.
  • Installed by experts you can trust
    We'll handle your installation every step of the way, from your initial quote right the way through to paying for your exported energy, so your experience is smooth as sunlight.
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Don't just take our word for it...

Installation Cost

Starting from £4,100 for a 2 panel system, our solar quotes include installation & everything you'll need to generate your own clean, green electrons at home. Our most popular system - including 10 panels and a 5kWh battery - costs £9,199.

We'll ask you to pay a fully refundable deposit of £200 when you agree to your quote, then the remaining balance can be paid after install.

By continuing, you consent to Octopus Energy sharing your personal data with Santander for the purposes of reporting and fulfilling the discount on your solar installation. You can view our Privacy Policy here.

Fill out this quick form for a personalised cost estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

If your question isn't answered here, check out our full FAQ page for more.

How will I receive my £500 discount from Octopus?

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If Santander validates you as an eligible customer, a £500 discount will appear off your final sales agreement price with Octopus.

What's the average cost for standard installation?

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Average costs

The cost of installation can depend on how many panels you need, whether you choose to have battery storage, and what size of battery you require. The cost of a panel-only installation by Octopus starts from £4,100 (for 2 panels). A 10 panel installation and a 5kWh battery (our most popular system) costs £9,199. We'll ask you to pay a fully refundable deposit of £200 when you agree to your quote, then the remaining balance can be paid after install.

What does a standard installation include?

Your quote will be inclusive of your chosen number of solar panels and battery option, microinverters (if necessary), bird protection and all other electrical components required to complete the install. Plus scaffolding, delivery and labour costs, and our 5-star customer support from start to finish.

How long will it take for the panels to pay for themselves?

Our systems typically pay for themselves in 9 - 11 years.

We compared the typical installation cost and annual bill savings for our most common solar system (10 panels, 5kWh) in 5 different scenarios. The payback period varied from 9 - 11 years depending on the energy tariff.

Of course, each home is unique and this can be influenced by lots of different factors.

We’ll calculate a personalised payback period following our design consultation, to let you know what you might save for your home.

Is my home suitable for an Octopus solar installation?

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For an Octopus solar installation, you will need to own your home, and you will need a clear space on a pitched roof (aka not flat) that can fit at least 2 solar panels.

Please note that we're not able to install solar for flats or properties with a 3 phase electricity meter just yet. And at present we are only able to install system systems on roofs with clay or concrete roof tiles.

It's important that this part of your roof sees the sun throughout the day, so a north facing roof will generate less power, and could be unsuitable. We'll also need to be able to install scaffolding below the roof where the panels will be fitted in order to complete the installation.

If Octopus are unable to install solar at your home, we may be able to recommend an Octopus Trusted Trader to complete the job for you, with equivalent care and quality.

Does the solar system come with a warranty?

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All of our equipment comes with a manufacturer warranty:

  • Solar Panels: 25 years product warranty and 30 years linear power warranty.
  • Inverter: Enphase Microinverters come with a product warranty of 25 years, whilst the GivEnergy inverter is covered by a 12 year product warranty.
  • Batteries: 12 years for GivEnergy products and 15 years for Enphase products.

Our customers are also protected by a 2 year Workmanship Warranty Insurance scheme.

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Cut up to 91% off your electricity bills

We compared the annual cost a typical household would pay for their electricity on the July '24 price cap - £1,002, to what they would pay with a 10 solar panel & 5kWh battery system (our most popular system) on our Octopus Flux tariff - £93. This is a saving of £909 or 91% of your total electricity bill.

In this table, you can check out the typical costs, savings and payback period for an average customer with our most popular system size (10 solar panel & 5kWh battery). Check out this blog for more on solar savings and a more detailed explanation of our calculation.

Solar installations from £4,100

Our prices start at £4,100 for a 2 panel installation with no battery.

We're here to help

Get in touch

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Interested in solar and battery installation?

Call us: 0808 196 6842

Email: solar@octopus.energy

(Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am - 4pm Friday.)

Need support after installation?

Call us: 0808 175 1696

Email: solar-aftercare@octopusenergy.services

(Our aftercare phone line is open 8am – 8pm Monday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm Sunday, and we answer emails 7 days a week)

Have a complaint?

For the fastest response, fill out this form to raise any issues. Alternatively, you can email us on solar@octopus.energy or call 0808 196 6842.

If you require extra help with setting up your export tariff and supply, please email export@octopus.energy.

Check out our full complaints procedure here.

Please note, if you’re having problems with a solar system that wasn’t installed by us, please seek advice directly from the manufacturer.

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